In Episode 68, Greg and Pam discuss audio issues, baby gifts and talking about Elizabeth Zimmermann.
Special thanks to Chelly (BlueChinaDoll) for the intro!
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Greg’s Projects
- Greg finished (sans blocking) an Eklutna Lakeside Shawl by Mary Dickerson (pattern page). He is using Knitologie Worsted Merino yarn in the Kestral colorway.
- Greg knitted 2 Milo baby vests. Pattern by Georgie Nicolson. He used Berroco Vintage DK.
- Greg knitted 2 Barley hats. Pattern by tincanknits. He used Berroco Vintage DK.
- Greg started a Gramps cardigan, Pattern by tincanknits. He is using Berroco Vintage. He used a great tutorial from tincanknits for creating balanced increases with M1L and M1R.
Pam’s Projects
- Pam worked on the Julgran Sweater by Andi Satterlund. She is using 100% superwash merino worsted from PassionKNITS Yarn.
- Pam also worked on the Interplay Shaw for the Back to School Colorwork CAL. She is using yarn from Dirty Water DyeWorks.
- Pam also worked on her CPCTC Socks by Sarah Jordan.
- Pam finished plying the singles from her merino spinning project.
- Pam spun 1 ounce of merino as a test spin for one of the FiberCrafty shop owners.
- Pam prepped 1 ounce of Cheviot from Sadie Spins! to start her sock spinning project.
FiberCrafty
- OOPS! We completely forgot a FiberCrafty segment! It will be back next time!
- The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it’s good. You should subscribe.
The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link)
- We skipped EZ again! Next time we will cover Leaflet #18, pages 90-93.
Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events
- Don’t forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it!
- Are you ready for the Back to School Colorwork CAL? It started September 1 and the Ravelry thread is already hopping! Our first winner was announced.
- The Fairs and Festivals KAL is ongoing.
Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us
- Greg is planning on going to SAFF, which runs from October 25-27. Greg intends to be there Friday and Saturday (25-26).
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